Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
The day is finally here
There's flowers everywhere
The guests are waiting with sweet anticipation
As I look down the aisle
The preacher starts to smile
Church bells are ringing and the organ is playing
I'm so overcome that I could cry
I'm so happy, I'm not the bride
She's such a pretty thing
She don't know anything
Ain't gonna tell her that she's out of her mind
The preacher asks the question
No I have no objection
I do, I do, I want him out of my life
Throw the rice and let those white doves fly
Oh happy day, I'm not the bride
Eat some more cake, throw the bouquet
Have some champagne, it's time to celebrate
I'm gonna dance this night away
Oh, whoa, yeah
The groom is getting loud
His new wife starts to shout
Oh this is perfect, It could only get better
They're fighting in the car, off to a real good start
His mama's crying, aren't they lovely together
They're driving away, we're waving goodbye
Close call, free at last, Amen, Hallelujah
By the grace of God oh I
I'm not the bride
No, I'm not the bride
I'm free, I'm free, I'm free, I'm not the bride
Oh Thank God
Bye bye now
Good luck girl, you're going to needed it
Ta ta
There's flowers everywhere
The guests are waiting with sweet anticipation
As I look down the aisle
The preacher starts to smile
Church bells are ringing and the organ is playing
I'm so overcome that I could cry
I'm so happy, I'm not the bride
She's such a pretty thing
She don't know anything
Ain't gonna tell her that she's out of her mind
The preacher asks the question
No I have no objection
I do, I do, I want him out of my life
Throw the rice and let those white doves fly
Oh happy day, I'm not the bride
Eat some more cake, throw the bouquet
Have some champagne, it's time to celebrate
I'm gonna dance this night away
Oh, whoa, yeah
The groom is getting loud
His new wife starts to shout
Oh this is perfect, It could only get better
They're fighting in the car, off to a real good start
His mama's crying, aren't they lovely together
They're driving away, we're waving goodbye
Close call, free at last, Amen, Hallelujah
By the grace of God oh I
I'm not the bride
No, I'm not the bride
I'm free, I'm free, I'm free, I'm not the bride
Oh Thank God
Bye bye now
Good luck girl, you're going to needed it
Ta ta
Lyrics submitted by Shattered Dreams
The Bride Lyrics as written by Lee Ann Burgess Daryl Burgess
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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